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Switching To SIM Only

We offer you a little expert guidance on how to make the simple switch to SIM Only.

Due to the fiercely competitive nature of the mobile phone market, you will find plenty of great deals from the main providers, and SIM Only offers you short-term commitment with many of the benefits of a contract deal. If you decide to make the move from Pay As You Go or contract to SIM Only then the process is simple, but you need to make the right choice.

You will need to make sure you know your usage levels; the cheap option of pay monthly SIM Only will only stay cheap if you operate within your allowances so choose wisely. Comparison sites will help to arrange all the deals in a user-friendly and manageable fashion, making it easier for you to make the right decision based on a cross section of different offers from the main providers.

When using an impartial and unbiased comparison site like SIM Only Online, you will be given the option to link through to the deal of your choice, and this will connect with the offer from the relevant provider. All you have to do is follow the onscreen prompt and make your order.

It is important to remember that if you are on a contract and want to keep your old number when you change to SIM Only, then you should contact your old provider BEFORE your contract ends. You may find that your number is deleted by the provider once your contract is finished, and then you will have to take a new number. Once your contract is nearing the mandatory length you can discuss the switch with the provider. You may be required to give notice, or pay off the last part of your contract, so time your switch so that it is near the contract end date. If you are not changing providers then all you have to do is speak to them about transferring the phone number and switching to SIM Only.

When switching networks and transferring your phone number, you will need the PAC number so make sure you obtain this from the old provider.